Myanmar Sports Project – CSR Activity

JCB and Myanmar Payment Union, the national payment network with 19 government and private sector bank members which was established as part of a Myanmar government initiative, have been building the payment infrastructure for acceptance of international JCB brand cards (∗1) and possible issuing of cards to residents of Myanmar.

The year 2014 marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Myanmar and Japan. JCB is sponsoring The Nippon Foundation project to support sports and education for the children of Myanmar which runs from June 2014 to June 2017.

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Acceptance of JCB brand cards started in December 2013 and is steadily expanding.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN®

JCB IS AN OFFICIAL MARKETING PARTNER OF UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN®

There's world-class entertainment for every guest, from kids to adults.Hollywood blockbusters come to life in exciting shows and breathtaking rides, with fresh new surprises throughout the year.As an official marketing partner of Universal Studios Japan, JCB sponsors "The Flying Dinosaur" attraction.

KidZania Tokyo / KidZania Koshien

JCB is an official sponsor of KidZania Tokyo and KidZania Koshien

KidZania is an edutainment∗ town for children. At KidZania, kids can try a variety of jobs they think they might enjoy and can learn about how our society works while having fun. Just like their adult counterparts, kids that "work" at various jobs will receive KidZo (money that can be used in KidZania) that they can spend the way they like for a real taste of life as an adult. As the children participate in these jobs, they learn the rules and manners of society, how the economy works, and can even discover their future potential.

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Edutainment is a word derived from "education" and "entertainment" which means to learn while having fun.

JCB is currently exhibiting its "Electronic Money Center" pavilion.

At JCB's pavilion, we provide an electronic money system called "e-KidZo" that uses a contactless IC. This electronic money card (e-KidZo card) can be used just like the KidZo (money that can be used inside KidZania) to pay for services and items at other pavilions throughout the facility. e-KidZo cards are used by first filling the card with KidZo. By experiencing how to use electronic money, not only can children learn of the benefits of making cashless transactions, but they can also have fun learning the precautions they need to take when using a card to make financial transactions.

Click here for more information about KidZania Tokyo and KidZania Koshien

YOSAKOI SORAN Festival

JCB Supports the YOSAKOI SORAN Festival

JCB supports the YOSAKOI SORAN Festival held at the beginning of summer every year in Hokkaido.JCB also sponsors one of the teams participating in the YOSAKOI SORAN Festival, "JCB YUMESHOUBU."